Checkers (Maerua mall) recorded the lowest overall basket cost among the premium retailers surveyed in August 2026, with a basket total of N$1,261.79, followed by Superspar (Grove Mall) at N$1,279.30. Model (Auas Valley) recorded a basket cost of N$1,301.80, while Woermann Fresh (Klein Windhoek) and Food Lovers (Hilltop) recorded higher basket costs of N$1,332.29 and N$1,350.79, respectively.
The difference between the cheapest and most expensive baskets was N$89.00, with Checkers’ basket costing N$17.51 less than SuperSpar, the second-most affordable retailer.
Key Observations
Despite recording the highest overall basket among the premium retailers, Woermann Fresh was highly competitive at an individual-product level, recording the lowest or jointly lowest price on eight of the 21 products surveyed.
- Woermann Fresh offered the lowest price for Salted Butter at N$84.99, Salad Dressing at N$29.99, Gel Toothpaste at N$22.99, Toilet Paper at N$139.99 and Dish Washing Liquid at N$32.99. It also tied for the lowest price on Long Life Full Cream Milk (N$24.99), Tomatoes (N$29.99) and Cooking Olive Oil (N$69.99).
- Checkers, meanwhile, recorded the lowest overall basket and was the cheapest premium store for Cucumber at N$26.99, Apples at N$24.99, Sirloin Steak at N$209.99, Tangy Mayonnaise at N$42.99 and White Sugar at N$42.99.
- SuperSpar was particularly competitive on fresh produce and staples, recording the lowest prices for Potatoes at N$24.99, Onions at N$25.99, Chicken Breasts at N$82.99 and Basmati Rice at N$69.99. It shared the lowest price for Long Life Full Cream Milk at N$24.99.
- Model recorded the lowest price for White Bread at N$13.99, while also offering the lowest price for Macaroni Pasta at N$14.99 and tying with Foodlovers and Woermann Fresh on Cooking Olive Oil at N$69.99.
- Foodlovers recorded the lowest prices for Lettuce at N$24.99 and Auto Washing Powder at N$74.99, while sharing the lowest prices for Tomatoes and Cooking Olive Oil.
Conclusion & Consumer Takeaway
The August survey shows that Checkers offered the most affordable overall basket, although the margin over SuperSpar was relatively narrow.
The results also highlight an important difference between overall basket affordability and individual-product competitiveness. While Checkers had the cheapest basket, Woermann Fresh recorded the highest number of lowest or jointly lowest individual prices, demonstrating that a retailer can be highly competitive on selected products without necessarily having the cheapest overall basket.
With just N$89.00 separating the cheapest and most expensive baskets, consumers can potentially benefit from comparing prices across retailers, particularly when purchasing higher-value items such as chicken, sirloin steak, rice and household products.
